The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences released its list of nominees for this years Interactive Achievement Awards. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception leads with a dozen nominations, and shares a Game of the Year nod with Portal 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

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Frank Pearce, co-founder and executive VP of product development at Blizzard, has now assumed another title. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences has announced Pearce has joined the board of directors, effective immediately. Pearce says he wants to leverage his experience with the passionate Blizzard community to "bring broader mainstream exposure to the Academy."

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